Madison — Natural Resources Secretary Cathy Stepp on Tuesday defended Gov. Scott Walker's plan to turn the Natural Resources Board into an advisory panel, instead of one that makes policy, even as she acknowledged she had not been consulted on the proposal in advance.

"I feel that it's extra layers," Stepp said of the board in a briefing to the Legislature's Joint Finance Committee. "I think it's duplicative."

The idea has sparked opposition from Democrats as well as some of Walker's fellow Republicans. Sen. Luther Olsen (R-Ripon) said he had "some concerns" about the plan.(47)

If Park Bank is liable for not spotting Sujata "Sue" Sachdeva's $34 million embezzlement from Koss Corp., then so is chief executive Michael Koss, the bank argues in a new lawsuit.

In a suit filed last week, the bank argues that if a jury finds Park Bank liable for the loss, then Michael Koss and Grant Thornton, the firm's former auditor, should have to pay some of the award.

"Park Bank denies any and all liability to Koss in this case," Park Bank wrote in its action. "Nevertheless, should Park Bank be found liable to Koss (Corp.) and required to pay damages to Koss in this case those damages will have been the result of a common liability of Park Bank, Michael Koss and Grant Thornton, thereby entitling Park Bank to (a) contribution from Michael Koss and Grant Thornton."(1)

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I would love to hear from someone as to whether we have only 18 scholarships or is there the possibility of offerring more this year? I see a posible addition at qb; does anyone know of what other position the staff is looking to fill. Are we looking at any kickers? This looks like a really strong class.

Depending on who you read over at badgernation the consensus seems to be maybe 1-3 spots left. We were only suppose to have 10-12 in this class but there were a few players who left the program, before BB bolted.

Ball from Ohio is a soft verbal, it seems like TN is making a run at him.But amazingly we only lost two players from the list after the coaching change. I think we are at 19 now. [James never decommitted].

GA is looking at that JUCO QB McEvoy and at a couple JUCO DB's. And a couple HS kids from florida to fill out the class.